Populism and Fascism by Carlos De La Torre
The elections of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, as well as the strengthening of the radical right globally, brought back debates of the similarities and differences between populism and fascism. This volume argues that fascism and populism are similar in so far that they constructed the people as one; understood leadership as embodiment; and performed politics of the extraordinary. They are different because there is a consensus that fascism occurred at a particular historical moment, and what came after was postfascism. There is not such an agreement to restrict populism to a historical moment. These isms also differ in the use of violence to deal with enemies, and on how they constructed their legitimacy using elections or abolishing democracy. Whereas fascism destroyed democracy and replaced elections with plebiscitary acclamation, populists promise to give power back to the people. Yet when in power the logic of populism leads to democratic erosion.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781009528986 |
| ISBN 10 | 100952898X |
| Title | Populism and Fascism |
| Author | Carlos De La Torre |
| Series | Elements In The History And Politics Of Fascism |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2025-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 78 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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